点评:I recommend Afrikan Accent Adventures very highly, it truly was a trip of a lifetime. They were professional and responsive from initial contact all the way through to departure and the level of service they provided has been absolutely stellar. To provide a comprehensive review, I have covered each element of the trip below.
Booking process
Following our initial contact, Hellen worked with us to create a bespoke itinerary that had the perfect balance of safari adventure and beach relaxation. The itinerary was fully customisable and could be tailored to fit our specific requirements and budget. Hellen set out a number of add on options that we could choose from and we were able to adjust these as much as we wanted.
All of this was done prior to any obligation to pay, which was much appreciated as Hellen clearly put a lot of work in to making the perfect itinerary for us.
Once the itinerary was decided, we were provided with a comprehensive digital itinerary to check everything was in order before we confirmed our booking. This was a really handy document as it included a lot a background details and the accommodation which was useful for us to refer back to when getting ready for the trip.
Furthermore, I let Hellen know that I was planning to propose to my girlfriend during the safari trip. Hellen and the team did everything they could to ensure that this was special and a moment to remember. The proposal itself was fantastically organised (a simple sundowner in the Masai Mara) and the team even arranged a special meal with our safari lodge that evening to finish off the day. More importantly, Hellen and Nico (our driver) were very discreet about the proposal plans which meant it came as a very happy surprise to my girlfriend!
Arrival and Nairobi
When we arrived we were picked up straight outside of the airport and dropped off at our hotel by our dedicated driver. The process was super easy which is exactly what you need after a long flight.
Hellen met us the next day for the formal briefing to start our trip. This was very useful and included lots of practical guidance (including Kenyan culture on tipping and bartering in souvenir shops) which was invaluable for first time visitors to the country who didn’t necessarily know the ‘tricks of the trade’.
We were then driven to David’s Nairobi city tour which was exceptional. This was organised in the afternoon so we had the morning to relax and recover from our flight at the hotel. The tour was comprehensive and featured some of the main sights as well as a tour around the areas lesser explored by tourists which gave an authentic experience of life in Nairobi.
The following day, it was time to start our safari.
The Safari
As part of our trip, we arranged a c.10 day safari trip covering the Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, Amboseli and Tsavo regions of Kenya.
We were collected from our Nairobi hotel and were greeted by Hellen and Nico. They provided us with some free gifts (safari hats, personalised metal water bottles and Masai blankets) which were a great touch and helped us get into the safari mood.
The vehicle itself was a customised Toyota Land Cruiser and we had exclusive use of this throughout our trip. The vehicle was spacious, comfortable and more than a match for the rough terrain we encountered on safari. It’s worth noting that the vehicle could reach areas that some of the other vehicles we saw on safari (e.g. minibuses) could not which meant we could get a better view of the animals. The vehicle featured all the creature comforts including a drinking water dispenser, cool box and fully reclining seats, useful for a quick nap on the drives between parks.
The real star of the show was our driver, Nico, who made our trip unforgettable. He was extremely knowledgeable about the various animals, birds and plants we saw on our trip. His clear passion for his job was infectious and we learned so much about the animals, the landscape and Kenyan culture during our time with him. He also played his role in the proposal perfectly, setting up the sundowner and acting as our personal photographer and DJ whilst I did the proposal. We’ll never forget his choice of ‘smooth music’!
We saw all of the Big Five animals and even more including Cheetahs, hippos, crocodiles and flamingoes. Nico had a particular skill of parking the jeep to get the best view of the animals and line up the perfect photos.
The accommodations were also top tier and Hellen was clearly working hard behind the scenes to secure us room upgrades throughout the trip. A particular highlight was Zebra Plains River Camp where the staff were exceptionally friendly and welcoming, nothing was too much trouble for them.
The team also arranged some additional activities which were varied and made a nice change of pace to the standard game drives. Particular highlights included the nature walk in the Masai Mara, the Crescent Island boat trip / walking safari, and the bike ride in Hells Gate National Park. I’d also highly recommend the visit to the Masai Village to learn more about the traditional Masai culture. The people were so welcoming and even let us take shelter with them during a particularly sudden downpour!
Beach break
Finally we spent 3 days at the Neptune Paradise Resort at Diani Beach. We were driven there directly from Tsavo East by our guide and Afrikan Accent even arranged airport transfers for us to the Diani Beach airport for our flight back to Nairobi. The whole process was smooth and efficient. I would recommend arranging the beach extension directly through Afrikan Accent as they dealt with all of the logistics which meant we could focus on relaxing at the end of the safari.
There are also various optional activities (including dolphin sighting trips and Mombassa city tours) which the team can arrange. We didn’t have time on this occasion to do any of these, but it was good to have the option.
Summary
Overall, Afrikan Accent Adventures did everything they could to make our safari holiday an unforgettable experience. They dealt with pretty much every aspect of our holiday excluding flights and the process couldn’t have been smoother. The price was also very competitive. I highly recommend them if you are looking to do an East African safari.
翻译:我强烈推荐Afrikan Accent Adventures,这真是一次毕生难忘的旅行。从最初的联系到出发,他们始终保持着专业和高效的响应,提供的服务也堪称一流。为了提供更全面的评价,我在下面详细介绍了旅行的各个环节。
预订流程
在最初联系之后,Hellen与我们合作,为我们量身定制了一份行程,完美地平衡了精彩的野生动物探险和轻松的海滩休闲。这份行程完全可以根据我们的具体需求和预算进行调整。Hellen还提供了一系列可选的附加项目,我们可以根据需要进行任意调整。
所有这些工作都是在支付任何费用之前完成的,这一点我们非常感激,因为Hellen显然为我们打造了一份完美的行程。
行程确定后,我们收到了一份完整的电子版行程单,以便在确认预订前仔细核对所有信息。这份文件非常实用,因为它包含了很多背景信息和住宿安排,方便我们在准备行程时查阅。
此外,我告诉Hellen我计划在这次野生动物之旅中向女友求婚。Hellen和她的团队竭尽全力确保这一刻特别难忘。求婚本身安排得非常完美(在马赛马拉的日落时分,我们享用了一杯简单的鸡尾酒),团队甚至还安排了当晚在我们入住的野生动物园酒店享用了一顿特别的晚餐,为这一天画上圆满的句号。更重要的是,Hellen和我们的司机Nico对求婚计划非常保密,这让我的女友惊喜万分!
抵达内罗毕
抵达后,我们的专属司机直接在机场外接我们,并将我们送到酒店。整个过程非常便捷,这正是长途飞行后所需要的。
第二天,Hellen与我们见面,为我们正式开启旅程。这非常实用,包含许多实用指南(包括肯尼亚纪念品商店的小费和讨价还价文化),对于初次到访肯尼亚、不了解“行内秘诀”的游客来说,这无疑是宝贵的。
之后,我们前往参加大卫组织的内罗毕城市之旅,行程精彩绝伦。行程安排在下午,这样我们上午就可以在酒店放松休息,缓解旅途疲劳。行程内容丰富,不仅涵盖了一些主要景点,还带我们游览了一些游客较少涉足的区域,让我们体验到了内罗毕的真实生活。
第二天,我们的野生动物之旅正式开启。
野生动物之旅
作为行程的一部分,我们安排了一次为期约10天的野生动物之旅,游览了肯尼亚的马赛马拉、纳库鲁湖、奈瓦沙湖、安博塞利和察沃地区。
我们从内罗毕的酒店出发,受到了海伦和尼科的热情接待。他们赠送给我们一些免费礼物(狩猎帽、定制金属水瓶和马赛毯),这些贴心的小礼物让我们很快就进入了狩猎状态。
我们乘坐的是一辆定制的丰田陆地巡洋舰,整个旅程中我们都独享这辆车。这辆车宽敞舒适,足以应对我们在狩猎途中遇到的崎岖地形。值得一提的是,这辆车可以到达一些其他车辆(例如小巴)无法到达的区域,这意味着我们可以更好地观赏动物。车内配备了所有舒适设施,包括饮水机、冷藏箱和可完全放平的座椅,方便我们在公园之间的途中小憩片刻。
这次旅行真正的明星是我们的司机尼科,他让我们的旅程令人难忘。他对我们在旅途中看到的各种动物、鸟类和植物都非常了解。他对工作的热情极具感染力,和他在一起的这段时间里,我们学到了很多关于动物、自然风光和肯尼亚文化的知识。求婚时,他也完美地扮演了自己的角色:一边准备日落鸡尾酒,一边担任我们的私人摄影师和DJ,而我则在一旁求婚。我们永远不会忘记他选择的“舒缓音乐”!
我们看到了非洲五霸,甚至还看到了猎豹、河马、鳄鱼和火烈鸟等更多动物。尼科特别擅长把吉普车停在最佳观赏位置,拍出完美的照片。
住宿条件也堪称一流,海伦显然在幕后努力为我们争取房间升级。斑马平原河畔营地尤其令人印象深刻,那里的工作人员热情友好,有求必应。
团队还安排了一些丰富多彩的额外活动,让我们在常规的野生动物观赏之旅之外,体验了一把别样的乐趣。特别精彩的部分包括在马赛马拉的自然漫步、新月岛乘船游览/徒步旅行、还有在地狱之门国家公园的骑行。我也强烈推荐参观马赛村,深入了解马赛族的传统文化。那里的人们非常热情好客,甚至在我们遭遇突如其来的暴雨时,还让我们在他们家避雨!
海滩度假
最后,我们在迪亚尼海滩的海王星天堂度假村度过了三天。我们的导游直接从察沃东部国家公园开车送我们过去,Afrikan Accent 还帮我们安排了从机场到迪亚尼海滩机场的接送服务,以便我们搭乘飞机返回内罗毕。整个过程非常顺利高效。我建议直接通过 Afrikan Accent 预订海滩度假,因为他们会处理所有后勤事宜,让我们在结束精彩的野生动物之旅后可以尽情放松。
此外,团队还可以安排各种可选活动(包括观赏海豚之旅和蒙巴萨市区游览)。这次我们没有时间参加这些活动,但有这些选择总是好的。
总结
总而言之,Afrikan Accent Adventures竭尽全力,让我们的东非野生动物之旅成为一段难忘的回忆。他们几乎包办了我们假期的所有细节,除了机票,整个过程无比顺畅。价格也非常有竞争力。如果您计划前往东非进行野生动物之旅,我强烈推荐他们。